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Why Bihar govt is advising citizens not to fish in Nepal floodwaters
India🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Why Bihar govt is advising citizens not to fish in Nepal floodwaters

Bihar's BJP-led government has issued an advisory warning citizens against consuming or trading unknown fish that have arrived in floodwaters from Nepal. The advisory follows reports of illnesses linked to consumption of these fish, which may carry contaminants due to their journey through polluted environments. This contrasts sharply with former leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's 2004 comment that floods allowed poor people to access rare fish from private ponds. The government emphasizes health risks, urging residents to report any unusual catches and avoid assuming unfamiliar fish are safe to eat.

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Why Bihar govt is advising citizens not to fish in Nepal floodwaters

Bihar's BJP-led government has issued an advisory warning citizens against consuming or trading unknown fish that have arrived in floodwaters from Nepal. The advisory follows reports of illnesses linked to consumption of these fish, which may carry contaminants due to their journey through polluted environments. This contrasts sharply with former leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's 2004 comment that floods allowed poor people to access rare fish from private ponds. The government emphasizes health risks, urging residents to report any unusual catches and avoid assuming unfamiliar fish are safe to eat.

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